Russia disputes display on Northern Territories, Tokyo territory and sovereignty exhibition hall 6:39 on January 29
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on staff of the Japanese Embassy in Moscow to announce the new territorial sovereignty exhibition in Tokyo's "Territorial and Sovereignty Exhibition Hall" and "contradicts the agreement between the leaders to create a positive atmosphere." And told the objection. The Japanese side, on the other hand, explained that it was aimed at raising awareness in Japan and sought understanding.
The `` Territorial and Sovereignty Exhibition Hall '' in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, which is operated by the Cabinet Secretariat, relocated and expanded and reopened this month.In addition to the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture and Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture, historical documents on the Northern Territories Is newly exhibited.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Monday the official of the Japanese embassy in Moscow, saying, "Promotional materials are on display to assert that the Japanese territorial claim is valid." Such an action would be contrary to the agreement between the two leaders to create a positive atmosphere between Russia and Japan. "
In response, the Japanese embassy explained that the aim was to raise awareness and disseminate information in Japan so that an accurate understanding of Japan's position could be obtained.
Japan and Russia have been holding talks with each other in an effort to conclude a peace treaty, but negotiations have been difficult, as Russia has frequently expressed concerns about the Japan-US Alliance.